Meteorologist, News
About The Position
WFXV/WUTR-TV in Utica, New York is seeking a Meteorologist to anchor evening weather on-air. The role maintains a digital and social media presence, provides forecasts throughout newscasts, and reports on weather from the field, producing packages, vosots, and other content. The Meteorologist produces weather reports for all platforms and ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. The position also involves writing daily local forecast web stories, interacting with viewers and users on social media, collaborating with the weather team, and participating in promotional activities and public appearances. The Meteorologist responds to breaking or severe weather and other urgent newsroom situations, and performs special projects and other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib when required.
- Minimum three years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring; more or less depending on market size.
- Superior on-air presence.
- Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
- Ability to identify others’ developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them improve their knowledge or skills.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to listen effectively, understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
- Strong understanding of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
Responsibilities
- Produce and present weather reports for all platforms.
- Ensure weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Write and deliver weather stories clearly and concisely.
- Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating weather programming and other content.
- Respond to breaking or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Work closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
- Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Write daily web stories detailing the local forecast.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
- Provide weather forecasts throughout newscasts and report on weather in the field, producing packages, vosots, and other content.
- Maintain a digital and social media presence.
- Anchor evening weather on-air.
Benefits
- Hourly range: $16.50–$19.00.
- Generous compensation package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
